Neely Henry Lake
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electric power |
| Headquarters | Birmingham , United States |
| Products | Electricity generation |
| Parent | Southern Company |
Neely Henry Lake is a man-made reservoir situated on the Coosa River close to Gadsden, Alabama. This body of water was formed by the construction of the Neely Henry Dam, a hydroelectric facility standing 57 feet tall, completed in 1966 by Alabama Power Company to provide electricity and facilitate recreational activities.
The dam and its associated lake were finalized on June 2, 1966, and bear the name of H. Neely Henry, who served as senior executive vice-president at Alabama Power. With an energy production capacity of 72,900 kilowatts, the dam supports power generation. The reservoir extends over 11,200 surface acres (45.3 km²), holding a total volume of 129,800 acre-feet and featuring approximately 339 miles of shoreline. Surrounding communities include Ohatchee, Alabama to the east and Ragland, Alabama to the west. Alabama Power manages three public access points around the lake, which is popular for fishing species such as largemouth bass, spotted bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, striped bass, and hybrid bass varieties.